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Privacy Notice
Greenheart International
Effective Date: 1/9/2019
This privacy notice describes how Greenheart International collects, uses, and discloses Personally Identifying Information (also known as “PII”) or Personal Data (collectively “Personal Information”) from and about users of Greenheart International websites. This privacy notice also applies to any associated paper forms. Please read this privacy notice before using Greenheart International websites or submitting any personal information.
These practices may be changed at any time. Changes will be posted along with the date of the change. You should review this privacy notice when you visit Greenheart International websites to make sure that you understand how Personal Information is collected, used, and disclosed.
The Personal Information you provide to us is only used to:
We may use non-Personal Information for additional reasons described in the remainder of this privacy notice.
If you identify yourself to us by sending us an email with questions or comments, we may retain your comments for future reference.
Greenheart collects Personal Information, which is information that on its own or in combination with other information may be used to identify, contact, or locate an individual. Examples include:
Greenheart International collects other information that relates to you but does not identify you. Examples include clickstream data and web-browsing information (such as the date and time you visit a website, whether you click on various advertisements or links and the search terms you enter when using a website), and information about your computer, device and internet connection, and geographic location.
We collect Personal Information from you in the following ways:
We may share information gathered by us from Greenheart International websites with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in providing services to you. We may do so when:
Information provided under one of the four preceding bullet points will not be used by those receiving it for marketing purposes, unless specifically authorized by the user.
Third parties who provide webhosting services or other services that make possible the operation of Greenheart International websites and the services you request through the websites may have access to information that you provide us to the extent that those third parties require access to our databases to service the websites.
In connection with the sale or transfer of all or part of our assets, we reserve the right to transfer information we have obtained from or about you.
We are not responsible for any breach of security or for any actions of any third parties that receive information from us.
Greenheart International websites are hosted and maintained in the United States of America. Your Personal Information may be transmitted to countries outside of the European Economic Area, including the United States of America. You can obtain details of the mechanism under which your personal data is transferred outside the EU by contacting us. If your Personal Information is transferred outside the European Economic Area to third party service providers, we will take steps to ensure that your Personal Information receives the same level of protection as if it remained within the European Economic Area, including by entering into data transfer agreements using the European Commission approved Standard Contractual Clauses, or by relying on certification schemes such as the EU–US Privacy Shield.
Greenheart International websites use cookie and tracking technology to collect non-Personal Information. Our system also automatically gathers information about areas you visit on our websites, and about the links you select from within one of our websites to the other areas of the World Wide Web or elsewhere online. We use such information in the aggregate to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided on our websites. This way we know which areas of our websites are preferred by our users, which areas need improvement, and what technologies are being used so that we may continually improve our websites. Personal Information cannot be collected via cookies and other tracking technology, however, if you previously provided us with your Personal Information, cookies may be tied to such information. Aggregate cookie and tracking information may be shared with third parties but that aggregate information does not identify individual website users. Our web servers do not record visitor email addresses unless that information is submitted by the visitor. We may determine what technology is available through your browser to provide you with the most appropriate version of a web page. Greenheart International uses Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Gravity Forms, Yoast, Formstack, Calendly, GoOverseas, and other web traffic tracking tools.
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Greenheart takes steps to secure your Personal Information. We exercise care in providing secure transmissions when we need to transfer your Personal Information from our servers. Our websites use secure server software encryption, which is indicated by https in the url of the website. Encryption is a common method of ensuring that information remains private. Greenheart International cannot guarantee or warrant that the information that you transmit to us, or any communications is completely secure.
Greenheart International only retains data for as long as necessary for the purposes indicated in this privacy notice or for such other period as may be permitted or required by law.
For children age 14-16, Greenheart International takes additional steps to protect their Personal Information. We do not intend to collect Personal Information from children aged 13 or younger. These additional steps include:
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Please contact us using the following information for more information about this privacy notice, to notify us of a concern or complaint, or to exercise any of the individual rights you may have.
Data Protection Officer
By mail: 742 N LaSalle Dr. Chicago, IL 60654 Suite 300, USA
By email: click here
By phone: +1 312-944-2544
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Whether you are traveling abroad with family or moving across the world for a new job, getting involved with your local community is one of the best ways to adjust to life in a new country. It can also lead you to a much more meaningful travel experience. By immersing yourself in the local community rather than following the tourist path, you will get to know a new place on a deeper level. Below are a few ways that can help you get to know your surroundings and connect to the local environment!
Shop at local markets
Depending on where you are, locals may shop at street markets instead of larger grocery stores. This is a great way to learn more about the local culture and products. Take a stroll through the market, ask the vendors about different ingredients, and maybe try a few local snacks. This is a very cheap way to see the daily life of people in the country you are visiting.
Find your favorite restaurants
Food is one of the best ways to learn more about a local community. No matter where you are, friends and family will come together to share a meal. Find some local restaurants by asking for recommendations of places that are authentic and delicious. Try a sampling from the menu. You can also talk with the waiters and shop owners to learn more about the food and the surrounding area – they might have recommendations for other places to check out, plus you’ll get to know a local community member.
Join social groups
If you are moving to a new country, it can be overwhelming and daunting to wonder how and where you are going to make friends. However, all cities will have some kind of social group you can get involved in that plan events for expats. For example, in Myanmar, the French Institute hosted great parties for expats and Burmese youth to get to know each other. This helped me become a more integrated part of the expat scene while checking out different areas of the city.
Get lost
When I first arrive in a new city, I like to walk around and explore without much of a plan. Get lost wandering the streets and the backroads. Going to see the main attractions of a city is something you don’t want to miss. However, I often find that I learn more from walking the streets and seeing the daily life of the locals without being part of the tourist crowd.
Get involved with your favorite activities
While traveling abroad is an amazing time to take risks and try new things, it is normal to miss the comforts of home. To help with this, I tried to find some activities that I loved doing at home while I was in a new country. I joined a yoga studio in two different countries, and sought out a ceramics class in Vietnam. These were things that were familiar to me and that I knew I loved. These activities helped me meet more people who lived in the community by connecting with them over common interests.
Befriend the locals
This may seem like a daunting task, but this is by far the best way to get to know the local community. People will likely be excited that you are visiting their country and will want to get to know you too. Whether you are at a bar, at a famous tourist attraction, or just wandering the streets, guarantee you can find a local to help you on your way. Not only could you develop a beautiful, new friendship, but you will have a much more authentic view of the city if you can see it from a locals view.
Hopefully these tips help you when you are on your next excursion abroad, and you can make significant connections with a local community!
Would you like to engage with a community abroad? If so, visit us online at Greenheart Exchange.